US Bridges

Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090E00320001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,811
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,717 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFreddy Gonzalez DR
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of FM 2061
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29087, -98.19269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,811 (2019)
Projected traffic29,717 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 19,811 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Freddy Gonzalez DR over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.